Chapter 54: Provocation?

Not only Su Jingzhen, but everyone at the banquet was looking towards the entrance.

They were all curious about the new pavilion master of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, wondering who this person was.

“Any opportunity to get to know the owner of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion would be great, and future transactions would likely be much smoother.”

“It’s not just that, two days ago, Yan Chixiong even booked a bottle of Body Tempering Liquid at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion, but they refused to sell it to him.”

“It’s indeed difficult for cultivators in Linjiang City to compete with the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.”

“……”

At this time, Su Jingzhen also heard the whispers of many people filled with anticipation.

He slightly raised an eyebrow.

Yan Chixiong? It seemed to be Yan Xia’s father.

Su Jingzhen had seen them when he entered, and Yan Xia’s father was indeed very fond of her, even though she was just a child without spiritual roots.

Not only was he willing to spend spirit stones to buy her Body Tempering Liquid, but he had also brought her to this gathering.

In Su Jingzhen’s opinion, ordinary cultivators wouldn’t do such a thing.

Yan Chixiong’s actions could only mean one thing.

That was, aside from not having awakened her spiritual roots, Yan Xia must have some other qualities that made her parents unwilling to give up on her.

Thinking of this, Su Jingzhen’s gaze involuntarily shifted to the corner of the courtyard where Yan Chixiong and his daughter were sitting.

But he only glanced at them for a moment before withdrawing his gaze.

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

Whatever special qualities Yan Xia had, it was none of his business.

At this time, Su Jingzhen suddenly realized that the whispers around him had stopped.

The entire courtyard had fallen into silence.

A purple figure suddenly appeared in Su Jingzhen’s line of sight.

She walked with a gentle swaying motion, like a willow tree in the wind, her slender yet not frail figure swaying with each step.

Her face, which could launch a thousand ships, was adorned with a subtle smile, exuding charm and elegance.

It was none other than Feng Qingya, and she was even more stunning than before.

Today, she wore a long, purple dress that accentuated her curves, unlike her previous attire at the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

Her hair was tied up with a golden hairpin, and her smile hinted at a noble bearing.

Her lips curved into a gentle smile, as if greeting everyone in the room with her gaze.

As soon as she appeared, her aura seemed to envelop everyone in the courtyard.

By her side stood an old man with white hair, his face stern and unsmiling.

Although his breath was not visible, everyone knew he was a high-level expert.

As the host, Chen Chong, followed behind her, his expression solemn.

It was as if a storm was brewing.

It was really her!

Even though Su Jingzhen had already suspected, he was still shocked when he saw her.

His gaze involuntarily shifted to Shuang Jiang, who remained calm and unbothered.

However, her voice still reached Su Jingzhen’s ears: “In Linjiang City, Feng Qingya is more than qualified to be the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.”

This was a sound transmission, a skill that even Su Jingzhen, who was at the second layer of Qi Refining, could easily accomplish.

“That sister is so beautiful.”

Even Ning Yao, who was sitting quietly beside Shuang Jiang, couldn’t help but praise her.

When she heard this, Shuang Jiang stroked her head and said, “You’ll be even more beautiful than her in the future.”

This was not a joke; Ning Yao was already a beauty in the making, and with time, she would be a stunning woman.

Under everyone’s gaze, Feng Qingya quickly walked to an empty table in the center and sat down.

She nodded at Zhang Hong and the other two Huayang Sect executives.

Zhang Hong and the others hastily stood up and bowed to her.

Not even a Foundation Establishment elder from Huayang Sect would dare to be impolite in front of the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion.

The old man with white hair stood quietly behind Feng Qingya, not taking a seat.

It was clear that this table was reserved for Feng Qingya alone.

After Feng Qingya took her seat, Chen Chong didn’t dare to speak to her again.

After all, the gap between their statuses was too great.

Once Feng Qingya was seated, all the guests invited by the Chen family had arrived.

At this time, a loud and clear laughter suddenly came from the inner hall.

A young man in his twenties, with a strong and energetic stride, walked quickly to the center of the courtyard.

“Greetings, Pavilion Master Feng! Chen Jinshi has failed to welcome you properly, please forgive me!”

The young man wore a black robe, and his physique was robust, his features not handsome but not ugly either.

However, he exuded a heroic aura, and his Qi was full and unrestrained.

He walked directly to Feng Qingya and bowed to her, his eyes burning with passion.

This person was none other than the main character of this banquet, Chen Jinshi!

The Chen family was now able to establish a connection with the Pavilion Master of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion…

Or maybe it was just this guy.

Although his cultivation was only at the Qi Refining stage, he would likely be able to reach Foundation Establishment in the future, and even Golden Core was not impossible.

And he might be the main reason why Feng Qingya was showing her face this time.

In Chen Jinshi’s original plan, he wanted to show off his pride by crushing the cultivators in Linjiang City.

But when he saw Feng Qingya arrive, he couldn’t sit still.

At this time, anyone with a discerning eye could tell what he meant by looking at Feng Qingya.

But no one dared to think of him as a toad trying to eat a swan.

After all, at such a young age, he had already reached the Qi Refining stage, which was a rare talent in Linjiang City.

A genius with unlimited potential, paired with the Treasure Gathering Pavilion’s branch manager in Linjiang City, was not an impossible match.

However, Feng Qingya remained seated, her face still wearing a professional smile.

“I have heard that fellow Daoist Chen is a dragon among men. Today, I see that his reputation is well-deserved.”

“He has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining at such a young age. His future achievements are limitless. It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

Feng Qingya was a skilled businessperson, and her flattery was well-practiced.

But Chen Jinshi was not a fool.

He naturally sensed that Feng Qingya’s tone was distant, despite her praise.

So he gave up on trying to sit with Feng Qingya.

After exchanging a few words, he walked to the last empty table in the center.

At this time, Chen Chong stood up again, a smile on his face as he looked around at the many guests.

He gave a template-like opening speech, saying a lot of words.

“The banquet is now officially starting. Everyone, please enjoy the food and drinks, and don’t worry about the spiritual wine and meat.”

Chen Chong’s voice fell, and a beautiful servant girl brought in a variety of dishes.

For the guests, Chen Chong’s words were just a bunch of nonsense, except for the last sentence, which was useful.

Finally, the banquet had begun!

But at this time, Su Jingzhen noticed that Chen Chong’s gaze seemed to intentionally glance at him after finishing his speech.

Was this… a provocation?